Jeff Skibenes
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I have a 1966 Chrysler Newport. I had one when I was a teenager. It seems like the car is riding low. Does anyone have any input based on the attached photos?
It looks like the rear is squatting a bit. Do you have a good shot directly from the side?
Thanks man! Just seems to be squatting a little bitI agree.
Looks like you are due for a new set of leaf springs.
Once the new springs are in for a while and settled down, you can set the front height to where you like it, then get the car aligned.
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Jeff
Thanks Stubs! Any constructive comments to add to that?*** dragger!
Definitely riding a tad low.View attachment 460279 That first one had a shadow, maybe this is a better view?
Thanks! I sent in my request for a quote. BTW, which week at Carlisle is best for me to flout the land yacht?Nice Newport - the "stance" overall looks a little low. Replacing those leaf springs will bring it back to the correct height, and really improves the handling. I got them for my '67 from Espo, next to brakes, it was the best $$$ I have spent on it. Good luck. I ordered mine, then picked them up at Carlisle to save on the shipping. Good luck.
Thanks Stubs! Any constructive comments to add to that?
Best I can make out from your pictures is that I see 4 leaves from the axle back and in I think the drivers side spring picture forward of the rear axle I see 5.OK folks from ESPO here is her response:
Hi Jeff,
The 6-leaf standard duty stock replacement springs are $320/pair, the HD 7-leaf springs are $330/pair. They are matched pairs and come with the front bushings pressed in. Rear shackles with bushings are $76/pair; ubolts $20/set of 4 and front eye bolts $8/pair. Shipping depends on which springs and hardware you are interested in. If you let me know I can give you shipping, a total and secure link for payment in case you decide to order. It's currently taking about 4 weeks to ship.
According to my pictures, I have 5 leafs, but maybe I am not looking at this correctly. Anybody want to weigh in and make a suggestion here?
I looked at the torsion bar adjustment bolts for the first time today and they are very different as far as how high the left vs the right bolt head is, so I'm assuming there is something going on there as well.